tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post4971203622520779133..comments2023-04-16T17:53:40.268-04:00Comments on Cottage Days and Journeys: A Personal Photo Challenge - Shadow PlayDonnahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05347598432040432610noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-67242980448016465502014-01-14T00:56:08.047-05:002014-01-14T00:56:08.047-05:00I love the shadow photos, Donna.
What a lovely pla...I love the shadow photos, Donna.<br />What a lovely place to visit!camp and cottage livinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09493023859271366201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-11928707210310094152014-01-13T20:10:36.401-05:002014-01-13T20:10:36.401-05:00Great photos Donna!! I'm hoping to go and see...Great photos Donna!! I'm hoping to go and see the Biltmore next month when I visit my niece next month. She moved to Asheville & I'm heading down to Hilton Hea for a few weeks to get out of this weather..LOL I sure hope you and Mr. Jim have a healthy, happy and much traveled 2014. :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03187046701009700323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-78941968275545442212014-01-12T07:34:12.119-05:002014-01-12T07:34:12.119-05:0024K gold leafing???? Really? I'm stunned! T...24K gold leafing???? Really? I'm stunned! They had more money than they knew what to do with, didn't they....just wow....<br />Oh...by the way...Your photos are Beautiful!Hahaaa....I was just so stunned to learn about the leafing....I should try to take more time on my shots to enhance things like walls, brick, etc...Your photos are magazine quality! Love how there is an optical illusion on the stairs!<br />Happy Sunday friend...Tell Jim hello and know I'm always praying...<br />hughugsDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00181520825012037531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-2920817401322440622014-01-11T23:38:49.562-05:002014-01-11T23:38:49.562-05:00Just joined up for the challenge! I live in East T...Just joined up for the challenge! I live in East Tennessee and visit Biltmore often. Your beautiful photos help me see it in a different, shadowy light. LOLJeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14856510940377161084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-37600291921108009212014-01-11T21:52:19.890-05:002014-01-11T21:52:19.890-05:00All three photos are stunning, but the one of the ...All three photos are stunning, but the one of the stairs is quite a work of art. The shadows are so perfectly aligned, making it look like someone drew them that way. You captured that shot at the perfect time of day. Your photos are always so full and rich...how do you do it??Nancy Vancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04138616720553641981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-64072099501476038712014-01-11T20:41:28.796-05:002014-01-11T20:41:28.796-05:00All of these are wonderful but I think the first i...All of these are wonderful but I think the first is my favorite. I love that lamp postAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-25745573081435803692014-01-11T19:23:31.539-05:002014-01-11T19:23:31.539-05:00What great shots! I love taking photos of shadows ...What great shots! I love taking photos of shadows but these put most of mine to shame :D I guess my favorite is either the lamp post or perhaps the stairs but they are all wonderful!!! Great job girlfriend! :D<br />Hugs and stay warm...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-17709084507078729372014-01-11T19:00:10.018-05:002014-01-11T19:00:10.018-05:00Fantastic shadow shots. I love all the intricate d...Fantastic shadow shots. I love all the intricate detail that shows up in the lamp's shadow. The staircase is marvel of shadows. What a great shot. The light must have been just right.Lorriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03653026442945027184noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-79595505236173504842014-01-11T16:29:50.592-05:002014-01-11T16:29:50.592-05:00They are all so pretty! I especially love the firs...They are all so pretty! I especially love the first one. The textures and clean lines make them seem touchable.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299205162628367889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-10947614897722285412014-01-11T13:46:12.953-05:002014-01-11T13:46:12.953-05:00Love the shot of the lamp post. I love The Biltmor...Love the shot of the lamp post. I love The Biltmore too. Such an interesting and beautiful place to visit. I was there in the Spring for the early bloom time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04721708092323894355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-30557315922665614582014-01-11T10:18:10.036-05:002014-01-11T10:18:10.036-05:00Beautiful shadow shots, Donna….
Rainy here --but ...Beautiful shadow shots, Donna….<br /><br />Rainy here --but warmer!<br />Hugs,<br />BetsyBetsy Banks Adamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16223591156634767330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-18099660758365732392014-01-11T08:10:08.008-05:002014-01-11T08:10:08.008-05:00You found a super place to look for shadows! Very ...You found a super place to look for shadows! Very well spotted and photographed!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-51274565222495737732014-01-11T02:48:44.101-05:002014-01-11T02:48:44.101-05:00Three amazing shots Donna - all stand out examples...Three amazing shots Donna - all stand out examples!<br />You're a dab hand at giving your images life with your processing too.<br />Biltmore Estate provided a marvellous photo shoot opportunity - I have a feeling we could see more from this visit in the future!<br /><br />Wishing you and Mr Jim an enjoyable weekend.<br />Hugs<br />ShaneShane Pollardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674612132049839026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-81708570068765635062014-01-11T02:35:34.136-05:002014-01-11T02:35:34.136-05:00Your photos are always so wonderful Donna.
Thanks ...Your photos are always so wonderful Donna.<br />Thanks for sharing ..<br />Not sure I am going to have time to join in..<br />;-(<br />Great subject though...will see how I go, have been a little busy with visitors etc.Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10698343129217681652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-81253325253872848682014-01-11T00:14:40.377-05:002014-01-11T00:14:40.377-05:00I think the stairs are my favorite. Right after I ...I think the stairs are my favorite. Right after I saw your lamp post I remembered one of mine that I meant to use in this challenge too. Oh well...<br /><br />I hope to be able to get to Biltmore one of these days. Looks amazing!Loving Whatcha Gothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17876928231824291808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-3574367638330499502014-01-10T20:48:50.861-05:002014-01-10T20:48:50.861-05:00These are fabulous shots! Besides the shadows, I l...These are fabulous shots! Besides the shadows, I love the colors and textures you captured. We were at the Biltmore last October, isn't it an amazing estate?! ClickNCamerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07775320977344237076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-51921567692957968672014-01-10T20:39:00.311-05:002014-01-10T20:39:00.311-05:00The Biltmore steps shadow shot is amazing Donna - ...The Biltmore steps shadow shot is amazing Donna - I keep looking and trying to figure out the way you caught them - a real puzzle!<br />Love the others also - the window is really ornate, and that flashing is so beautiful - imagine a stable roof being gold leafed at one time! But then, Biltmore has beauty and surprises at each turn doesn't it?<br /><br />Glad the challenge pushed us all again this month - love seeing the different photos from the participants - all so great.<br /><br />Happy weekend to you both - Mary XMaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915239653283205065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-28928850978245575372014-01-10T20:04:18.327-05:002014-01-10T20:04:18.327-05:00I really like the shadows on the stairs. It is per...I really like the shadows on the stairs. It is perfectly captured to look like modern art!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10136566754402476915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-91108162401733198512014-01-10T20:00:16.812-05:002014-01-10T20:00:16.812-05:00fabulous as always.fabulous as always.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15171389134207433317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-52412074139411040032014-01-10T19:36:17.037-05:002014-01-10T19:36:17.037-05:00Love these!
(Sorry can't participate; Patti&#...Love these!<br /><br />(Sorry can't participate; Patti's been ill all week & now in hosp tonight. She's gonna be okay though.)<br /><br />xoxoSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02865722713732049339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-7396007336790688732014-01-10T17:44:34.075-05:002014-01-10T17:44:34.075-05:00Great shadow pictures! Those are my favorite kinds...Great shadow pictures! Those are my favorite kinds of pictures!Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04049092763428920061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-11570661110425836682014-01-10T16:25:42.536-05:002014-01-10T16:25:42.536-05:00All so beautiful, Donna. I like how the shadow in...All so beautiful, Donna. I like how the shadow in your first photo presents a simpler echo of that very ornate lamppost. Cristal @ Dapple Designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10397453660900066054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-64504809310194570562014-01-10T14:12:55.229-05:002014-01-10T14:12:55.229-05:00Not sure which would be my favorite--maybe the fir...Not sure which would be my favorite--maybe the first one as the shadow is so clearly visualized and sharp in detail as if it had been cut out with craft scissors! The stairway is intriguing as well. And a good catch with the dormer! And nice to see the Biltmore! Thanks for hosting!podsohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14880888514207597761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-42853144414848854532014-01-10T13:59:41.179-05:002014-01-10T13:59:41.179-05:00Oh, I love the railing....a beautiful work of art ...Oh, I love the railing....a beautiful work of art right on the steps! You have such a good eye for photography. Thanks for the challenge! Hugs!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7030532780217946336.post-60544270863837013462014-01-10T13:32:38.552-05:002014-01-10T13:32:38.552-05:00I'd love an ornate lamppost like that, heck I&...I'd love an ornate lamppost like that, heck I'd settle for the shadow! You certainly had this meme in mind while at the estate and have shared some unique examples.<br />JudithJudith @ Lavender Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16361061491506137380noreply@blogger.com